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Monday, June 6, 2022
Marvel Comics from Diamond Distributors for June 8, 2022
Comics, Magazines and Books from Diamond Distributors for June 8, 2022
DC Comics from Lunar Distributors for June 7, 2022
Aquaman Andromeda #1 (Of 3)(Cover A Christian Ward), $6.99
Aquaman Andromeda #1 (Of 3)(Cover B Bryan Hitch), $6.99
Aquaman Andromeda #1 (Of 3)(Cover C Anand RK), AR
Aquaman Andromeda #1 (Of 3)(Cover D Christian Ward Foil Variant), AR
Batman #124 (Cover A Howard Porter), $4.99
Batman #124 (Cover B Gabriele Dell’Otto Card Stock Variant), $5.99
Batman #124 (Cover C Amy Reeder Pride Month Card Stock Variant), $5.99
Batman #124 (Cover D Filya Bratukhin Card Stock Variant), AR
Batman #124 (Cover E Jock Card Stock Foil Variant), AR
Batman Beyond Neo-Year #3 (Of 6)(Cover A Max Dunbar), $3.99
Batman Beyond Neo-Year #3 (Of 6)(Cover B Christian Ward Card Stock Variant), $4.99
Batman Killing Time #4 (Of 6)(Cover A David Marquez), $4.99
Batman Killing Time #4 (Of 6)(Cover B Kael Ngu Card Stock Variant), $5.99
Batman Killing Time #4 (Of 6)(Cover C Ben Oliver Card Stock Variant), AR
Dark Crisis #1 (Of 7)(Cover A Daniel Sampere Wraparound Variant), $5.99
Dark Crisis #1 (Of 7)(Cover B Greg Capullo/Jonathan Glapion/Dave McCaig Card Stock Variant), $6.99
Dark Crisis #1 (Of 7)(Cover C Jamal Campbell Card Stock Variant), $6.99
Dark Crisis #1 (Of 7)(Cover D InHyuk Lee Card Stock Variant), $6.99
Dark Crisis #1 (Of 7)(Cover E Bruno Redondo Card Stock Variant), $6.99
Dark Crisis #1 (Of 7)(Cover F Mahmud Asrar Team Card Stock Variant), AR
Dark Crisis #1 (Of 7)(Cover G Dan Schoening Card Stock Variant), AR
Dark Crisis #1 (Of 7)(Cover H Steve Beach Card Stock Variant), AR
Dark Crisis #1 (Of 7)(Cover I Greg Capullo/Jonathan Glapion/Dave McCaig Card Stock Foil Variant), AR
Dark Crisis #1 (Of 7)(Cover J Jim Lee Homage Card Stock Variant), AR
Dark Knights Of Steel #7 (Of 12)(Cover A Dan Mora), $3.99
Dark Knights Of Steel #7 (Of 12)(Cover B Ejikure Card Stock Variant), $4.99
Dark Knights Of Steel #7 (Of 12)(Cover C Rafael Albuquerque Card Stock Variant), AR
DC Pride 2022 #1 (One Shot)(Cover A Phil Jimenez), $9.99
DC Pride 2022 #1 (One Shot)(Cover B Joshua Sway Swaby Wraparound Variant), $9.99
DC Pride 2022 #1 (One Shot)(Cover C Jen Bartel Foil Variant), AR
DC Pride 2022 #1 (One Shot)(Cover D Jen Bartel Card Stock Variant), $9.99
Deathstroke Inc. #8 (2nd Printing Cover A TBD)(Shadow War), $3.99
Earth-Prime #5 (Of 6) The Flash (Cover A Kim Jacinto), $5.99
Earth-Prime #5 (Of 6) The Flash (Cover B Photo Card Stock Variant), $6.99
Flashpoint Beyond #2 (Of 6)(Cover A Mitch Gerads), $3.99
Flashpoint Beyond #2 (Of 6)(Cover B Xermanico Card Stock Variant), $4.99
Flashpoint Beyond #2 (Of 6)(Cover C Jason Fabok Card Stock Variant), AR
Flashpoint Beyond #2 (Of 6)(Cover D Ivan Reis Card Stock Variant), AR
Justice League #75 (2nd Printing Cover A Daniel Sampere & Alejandro Sanchez), $5.99
Legion Of Super-Heroes Five Years Later Omnibus Volume 2 HC, $150.00
MAD Magazine #26, $5.99
Monkey Prince #5 (Of 12)(Cover A Bernard Chang), $3.99
Monkey Prince #5 (Of 12)(Cover B InHyuk Lee Card Stock Variant), $4.99
Monkey Prince #5 (Of 12)(Cover C Michael Cho Card Stock Variant), AR
Multiversity Teen Justice #1 (Of 6)(Cover A Robbi Rodriguez), $3.99
Multiversity Teen Justice #1 (Of 6)(Cover B Stephanie Hans Card Stock Variant), $4.99
Multiversity Teen Justice #1 (Of 6)(Cover C Stephen Byrne Pride Month Card Stock Variant), $4.99
Multiversity Teen Justice #1 (Of 6)(Cover D Blank Card Stock Variant), $4.99
Multiversity Teen Justice #1 (Of 6)(Cover E Bengal Card Stock Variant), AR
Multiversity Teen Justice #1 (Of 6)(Cover F Marco Failla Card Stock Variant), AR
Nubia Queen Of The Amazons #1 (Of 4)(Cover A Khary Randolph), $3.99
Nubia Queen Of The Amazons #1 (Of 4)(Cover B Jae Lee Card Stock Variant), $4.99
Nubia Queen Of The Amazons #1 (Of 4)(Cover C Kevin Wada Pride Month Card Stock Variant), $4.99
Nubia Queen Of The Amazons #1 (Of 4)(Cover D Alitha Martinez Card Stock Variant), AR
Poison Ivy #1 (Of 6)(Cover A Jessica Fong), $3.99
Poison Ivy #1 (Of 6)(Cover B Warren Louw Card Stock Variant), $4.99
Poison Ivy #1 (Of 6)(Cover C Kris Anka Pride Month Card Stock Variant), $4.99
Poison Ivy #1 (Of 6)(Cover D Dan Mora Team Card Stock Variant), AR
Poison Ivy #1 (Of 6)(Cover E Nick Robles Card Stock Variant), AR
Poison Ivy #1 (Of 6)(Cover F Frank Cho Card Stock Variant), AR
Poison Ivy #1 (Of 6)(Cover G Warren Louw Card Stock Foil Variant), AR
Robin #13 (2nd Printing Cover A Roger Cruz & Norm Rapmund)(Shadow War), $3.99
Static Season One HC, $29.99
Tales From The DC Dark Multiverse II TP, $24.99
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Thursday, June 2, 2022
#IReadsYou: RADIANT BLACK #6
RADIANT BLACK #6
IMAGE COMICS
STORY: Kyle Higgins and Cherish Chen
ART: Darko Lafuente
COLORS: Miguel Muerto
LETTERS: Becca Carey
EDITOR/DESIGNER: Michael Busuttil
COVER: Darko Lafuente with Miguel Muerto
VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Kira Okamotop; Doaly
28pp, Colors, 3.99 U.S. (July 2021)
Rated “T+/Teen Plus”
“Red”
Radiant Black is a superhero comic book series from writer Kyle Higgins and artist Marcelo Costa. The series focuses on a failed writer who discovers a cosmic force that changes his life. Letterer Becca Carey and designer Michael Busuttil complete the series' creative team.
Radiant Black introduces Nathan Burnett, who just turned thirty-years-old, and things are not going great. A failed writer (thus far), Nathan leaves Los Angeles and returns home to Lockport, Illinois to live with his parents. A night on the town with his old pal, Marshall, leads to Nathan unlocking an alien artifact, “Radiant Black,” that changes his life. This new thing seems totally unique, but there is more to it than Nathan can imagine, so very much more.
Radiant Black #6 (“Red”) answers the question: who is Radiant Red?
THE LOWDOWN: I enjoyed reading Radiant Black #1 and the subsequent issues for their own sake. However, I was initially only interested in the series because I read (on the Internet) that it might be the first entry in a new “shared universe” of superhero titles from Image Comics.
The fourth and fifth issues were so crazy … and you, dear readers, want more Radiant Black reviews. So... Radiant Black #6 offers another shocker, but in a quiet way. It is an origin story and, in a manner, an explanation story. I won't provide spoilers, but you, dear readers, will be satisfied
The guest art team of illustrator Darko Lafuente and colorist Miguel Muerto is good, not great, but they are acceptable in the context of what has come before this issue. The storytelling is good, so that is all that matters. And that is why I am excited about what comes next.
I READS YOU RECOMMENDS: Fans looking for something new with a touch of classic in a superhero comic book will want to try Radiant Black.
[This issue includes an additional story, “The Unleashed: Echoes of Sorrow, Part II” by Melissa Flores; Eleonora Carlini with Elisabetta D'Amica; Mattia Iacono; and LetterSquids.]
Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"
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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
I Reads You Juniors: May 2022 - Update #66
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NEWS:
BRITISH COMICS - From 2000AD: In 2023, Rebellion will publish "A Very British Affair," which looks at the "forgotten history of British romance comics. The 224 page book will collect over 50 comics stories.
COMICS - From BleedingCool: "3W3M," the Jonathan Hickman "Substack" comic, apparently brings in almost $300,000 per year.
DC CINEMA - From Deadline: Warner Bros. executive Walter Hamada reportedly stated that Aquaman stars, Jason Momoa (Aquaman) and Amber Heard (Mera), did not have screen chemistry. Thus, her role was pared down for the sequel film. This comes out of the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard dueling lawsuits trial.
FRANK MILLER - From TheBeat: The site goes into detail on the upcoming Frank Miller-Emma Kubert comic, "Pandora."
From BleedingCool: The site has a sketch of a new Frank Miller character, "The Geek."
From BleedingCool: Master Italian comic book artist, Milo Manara, is apparently drawing something from Frank Miller's "Sin City" revival.
DC COMICS - From DCBlog: Writer Greg Pak and artist Khoi Pham and Scott Hanna talk about the new "Milestone" title, "Duo."
DC ANIMATION - From THR: Gina Rodriguez and Xolo Mariduena have joined the cast of the Warner Bros. Animation's "Batwheels," based on DC Comics' characters.
DC CINEMA - From THR: Amber Heard says her role in the 2023 film, "Aquaman and the Lost City," has been "very pared down" due to her ongoing legal battle with her ex-husband, Johnny Depp.
COMICS - From BleedingCool: Artist Joyce Chin talks about her comics project with legendary writer, Chris Claremont.
MARVEL STUDIOS - From BleedingCool: The company Stan Lee Universe, LLC, controlled by Genius Brands International with POW! Entertainment, has signed a 20-year deal to license the name and likeness of Stan Lee to Marvel Studios for future feature films and television productions, as well as use in Disney theme parks and experiences worldwide.
GRAPHIC NOVELS - From GamesRadar: Simon & Schuster's kids imprint has announced "Bunnicula: The Graphic Novel," which adapts the first book in the classic children's novel series by Deborah Howe and James Howe.
IDW - From GamesRadar: IDW Publishing announces "TRVE KVLT," a supernatural and satanic comedy from Scott Bryan Wilson and Liana Kangas.
TOY NEWS - From 2000AD: Rebellion and Hiya Toys have announced the latest in the brand new range of 1:18 PVC action figures based on the world of "Judge Dredd." The "Judge Dredd & Lawmaster MK II Set" debuts Sept. 2022 with four figures, including Dredd and Judge Death.
MARVEL STUDIOS - From Marvel: Marvel Studios has announced that its Disney+ series, "Echo," has gone into production. The character first appeared in the "Daredevil" comic book.
COMICS TO FILM - From TheWrap: 20th Century Studios is planning a reboot of the 2003 film, "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen," which is based on the Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill comic book.
COMICS - From ScreenRant: The Golden, Silver, and Bronze Ages explained.
DARK HORSE - From BleedingCool: Berger Books will publish an original graphic novel, "Salamandre," from I.N.J. Culbard.
MARVEL - From BleedingCool: The license to publish new "Conan the Barbarian" comic books is moving on from Marvel Comics, although it will still publish some reprints of previous Conan material.
DC COMICS - From DCBlog: Writer Chip Zdarsky talks about and previews his run on "Batman," which begins with issue #125.
DC AUDIO - From DCBlog: Actor Lance Reddick ("John Wick" franchise) talks giving voice to "Thomas Wayne" in the podcast drama, "Batman Unburied."
IDW - From RueMorgue: IDW Publishing shares exclusive art from "Locke & Key: The Golden Age" hardcover.
DC TV - From Variety: The CW has cancelled its DC Comics' TV series, "Naomi," after one season.
COMICS - WWAC: "Women Writing About Comics" introduce a "standard" template for writing scripts for comic books.
AWARDS - From Pulitzer: The winners of the 2022 Pulitzer Prizes have been announced. The winners include a work of comics, "I Escaped a Chinese Internment Camp" ("Illustrated Reporting and Commentary"), which was published at Insider.com.
COMICS - From BleedingCool: More on the Pulitzer Prize-winning team of Josh Adams, Anthony Del Col, Fahmida Azim, and Walter Hickey for "I Escaped a Chinese Internment Camp."
GEORGE PEREZ:
IN MEMORIAM - From THR: Legendary comic book artist and writer, George Perez, has died at the age of 67, Friday, May 6th, 2022. Perez was known for his work on "New Teen Titans," "Crisis on Infinite Earths," and Wonder Woman, among others, for DC Comics. He also drew "Avengers" for Marvel Comics.
From GamesRadar: "Avengers #55" raises a tribute to George Perez.
DOCTOR STRANGE - From Here: My review of "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness."
From Variety: "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" wins the May 6th to May 8th, 2022 weekend box office with a take of $185 million.
From ComicBook: Actress Elizabeth Olsen says the Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch's journey is a "ride that I didn't expect."
From LATimes: Here is the backstory on the group, "The Illuminati," from the "Doctor Strange" sequel.
From Deadline: "Doctor Strange" sequel screenwriter, Michael Waldron, talks about writing the film, "Loki" Season Two, and the "Star Wars" film he is writing.
MARVEL STUDIOS - From GeekFeed: "Peter Quill/Star Lord" may be wearing his blue uniform (as he does in comic books) in "Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3."
ARCHIE - From BleedingCool: This summer Archie Comics will introduce two new bisexual characters, Eliza Han and Stacy Banks. A previously introduced character, Harper Lodge (cousin of Veronica Lodge), will also be revealed as bisexual.
DC ANIMATED - From DCBlog: HBO Max's animated series, "Harley Quinn," has spinoff. The ten-episode series, using the working title, "Noonan," will focus on "Kite Man."
DC TV - From DCBlog: Young actor, Alex Garfin ("Jordan Kent" on The CW's "Superman & Lois"), talks about balancing heroism and high school.
DC COMICS - From DCBlog: Joshua Williamson talks killing the Justice League in "Justice League #75."
DC CINEMA - From TMZ: Actress Amber Heard supposedly has less than 10 minutes of screen time in "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom," according to film journalist, Grace Randolph. The film is due in theaters March 2022.
BOOM - From FanGirlNation: The site has a sneak peek at BOOM! Studios' supernatural queer romance and adventure comic book, "Hollow," which debuts in September.
DC TV - From Deadline: The CW has cancelled its DC Comics television series, "Batwoman," after three seasons. The network also cancelled "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" after seven seasons.
FRANK MILLER:
From THR: Frank Miller has launched his own independent comic book publishing company, Frank Miller Presents. Miller will as President and Editor-in-Chief and former DC Comics co-publisher, Dan DiDio, will serve as publisher.
From BleedingCool: Frank Miller's company, Frank Miller Presents, is being financed by "Spice DAO," an NFT and crypto-currency investment firm.
From BleedingCool: Frank Miller Presents will publish Frank Miller's "Ronin" sequel and "Sin City" prequel.
From BleedingCool: One of Frank Miller Presents' first projects is "Ancient Enemies" by Dan DiDio and Danilo Beyruth.
EN MEMORIAM - From THR: Comic book writer, artist, and publisher and graphic designer, Neal Adams, has died at the age of 80, Thursday, April 28, 2022. Adams is known as the comic book artist who revitalized Batman, the character and the comic book, beginning in early 1970. With "Green Lantern/Green Arrow #76," Adams revamped two characters and introduced "relevant comics." Adams was a powerful advocate for "creator's rights" for comic book writers and artists. It was his advocacy that helped to secure recognition and a pension for Superman's creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.
From DCBlog: Remembering Neal Adams - quotes from well-known comic book creators.
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